The American Foundation for the Blind (AFB) celebrates its 90th anniversary this year, marking an impressive track record for setting standards and achieving milestones to improve the quality of life for people with vision loss. AFB is a national not-for-profit organisation that expands possibilities for people with vision loss. AFB’s priorities include broadening access to technology; elevating the quality of information and tools for the professionals who serve people with vision loss; and promoting independent and healthy living for people with vision loss by providing them and their families with relevant and timely resources. Headquartered in New York, AFB is proud to house the Helen Keller Archives and honour the more than 40 years that Helen Keller worked tirelessly with AFB.

“Our 90th anniversary isn’t really about AFB; it’s about the many people and programs that have made this achievement possible,” said AFB President and CEO Carl Augusto. “This milestone reflects an idea that’s embedded in AFB’s culture — that we serve people of all ages living with vision loss by looking ahead and making sure they can live lives of hope, possibility and expanded opportunities.”